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COVER ARTICLE:
PROBLEM-ORIENTED DIAGNOSIS Diagnosis of Eating Disorders in Primary Care
By detecting eating disorders at an early stage, family physicians can play a crucial role in helping patients recover. |
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Patient information: "How Do I Know If I Have an Eating Disorder?" p. 311 | ||||
| 315 | Acute
Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Acute respiratory distress syndrome is a potentially lethal lung inflammation that can develop in critically ill patients. The fundamentals of therapy include providing supplemental oxygen, lung rest, and supportive care. |
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PRACTICAL
THERAPEUTICS Seizure Disorders in the Elderly
If possible, seizure control in the elderly should be achieved with one agent given in the lowest effective dosage. All antiepileptic drugs can cause dose-dependent sedation and cognitive impairment. |
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| 339 | Alternative Therapies for Traditional Disease States:
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is the leading medical condition for which people use alternative therapies. Common therapies for osteoarthritis include herbs, supplements, exercise, and nondrug modalities. |
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| 347 | Chronic
Illness and Sexual Functioning
Family physicians should be proactive in diagnosing and managing the changes in sexual functioning that can occur in patients who have chronic illness. Patient education and reassurance are essential. |
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Patient information: "Health Problems and Your Sex Life," p. 357 | ||||
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| 237 | Definitions for Evidence Labels in AFP | |
| 241 | Newsletter | |
| 245 | Quantum Sufficit | |
| 249 | Clinical Quiz | |
| 252 | Letters to the
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| 264 | Editorials
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| 269 | CME Calendar | |
| 289 | Diary from a Week in Practice | |
| 358 | U.S. Preventive
Services Task Force: Recommendations and Rationale
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| 367 | Patient
Information Collection EXERCISING FOR BETTER HEALTH
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| 379 | Tips from Other Journals | |
| 423 | Practice
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| 427 | Clinical Briefs | |
| 429 | Classified Information | |
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Atlanta.
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